The Fairfax Arms

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Suite, Hot Tub
Restaurant
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Gilling East, York, England, YO62 4JH
  • Howardian Hills
    3 min drive
  • Ampleforth Abbey
    7 min drive
  • National Trust Nunnington Hall
    10 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    70 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Fairfax Arms

Guesthouse in York with restaurant and bar/lounge
This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff. Housekeeping is not available.
The Fairfax Arms offers 11 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Fairfax Arms. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ampleforth College Golf Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ampleforth College Golf Club and a 3-minute drive from Howardian Hills
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.

The Fairfax Arms has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The host will greet guests on arrival.

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The Fairfax Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our trip to Ampleforth. The room was perfect and the staff were amazing. We had a wonderful evening meal in the restaurant and the bar area is very pleasant with many friendly locals. The breakfast was to dye for. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night break with dog
Very nice room with jacuzzi bath, room allowed dogs and easy external access. Food was excellent- both dinner and breakfast. Good atmosphere in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff very good dilapidated state of the en-suite Toilet not cleaned out after outgoing occupant Beds not made up everyday and no clean glasses left out Certainly not recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Delicious food. Beautiful orangery. Great outdoor seating area. Friendly, helpful stiff. Big bed, clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From first sight of this very pretty hotel with its beautiful hanging baskets and very attractive outside terrace to the very warm welcome and check in I knew we’d made a good choice. Such a peaceful location, very nicely appointed bedrooms, great menu choice in the evening and at breakfast - all was very very good. Of course a hotel cannot be successful simply by nature of its nicely appointed public areas - it needs great staff - and everyone we met during our two night stay was without exception a credit to the business. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sion

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice srat
Room was really good and comfortable. Overlooked car park. Excellent bath/shower room. Didnt have evening meal as hotel had hen or stag party booked in. Also as I have limited appetite choice was restricted. Overall would certainly recommend staying here also dog friendly so daughters family could bring their dog and all atebrsakfast together
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property near Helmsley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely excellent
Second time we've stayed and can't wait to go back. The food here is delicious. I cannot recommend it enough. We stayed in the superior suite again and it was delightful. Such a comfy bed to.sleep onand just a lovely stay in general. Staff were excellent and extremely friendly. Location is lovely and very quiet, but worth the journey. You need to stay here and eat here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed Good choice of breakfast Tasty breakfast Enjoyed the chocolates
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a picture postcard location the Inn provides comfortable rooms and very good food. All staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Stay
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Lovely room and comfortable sleep. Nice little touches like the welcome chocolates. Love the decor throughout. Evening meal and breakfast were both fabulous. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped for an overnight whilst visiting Castle Howard and York. Would stay again but not in the room we had (#12) as the access isn’t the best - I’m 6’ 3” and the entrance door is only about 5’ 2”. In fairness there’s no way of making it taller without extensive rework of the roof and there isn’t a headroom concern once inside the room that was lovely. The food, both in the evening and at breakfast, was excellent. Very nice complimentary chocolates in the room too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Annual Church trip
Staff as always brilliant, so attentive! Returant, bar and room clean and comfortable. We absolutely love a trip here! Highly recommend. Food fantastic too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ms Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023